Job Title
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Physician Assistant Program
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness in the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.
At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.
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Important Immigration Information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
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The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness is a full-time, 12-month, clinical track faculty position within the MMSc-PAM Program at Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. This role provides dedicated leadership in learner academic support, individualized remediation, professionalism coaching, and holistic wellness programming, all areas central to programmatic excellence and ARC-PA accreditation compliance.
The Director is the program's primary resource for identifying students at academic or professional risk, designing evidence-based remediation frameworks, and sustaining a culture of self-care and wellbeing among PA learners. The role operates in close collaboration with the Program Director, Director of Didactic Education, Director of Clinical Education, and the full faculty team.
Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
80% Student Success, Remediation & Wellness Programming
Academic Remediation Planning and Implementation
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness, Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine
Agency
Tarleton State University
Department
Physician Assistant Program
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Stephenville, Texas
Job Type
Faculty
Job Description
Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness in the Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Medicine. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond. Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.
At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.
No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.
________________________________________________________________________
Important Immigration Information:
A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Tarleton State University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Tarleton State University subject to this fee.
In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbot issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if you will now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status this moratorium may affect our ability to employ you should you be selected as the final candidate.
________________________________________________________________________
The Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Learner Success and Wellness is a full-time, 12-month, clinical track faculty position within the MMSc-PAM Program at Tarleton’s main campus in Stephenville, Texas. This role provides dedicated leadership in learner academic support, individualized remediation, professionalism coaching, and holistic wellness programming, all areas central to programmatic excellence and ARC-PA accreditation compliance.
The Director is the program's primary resource for identifying students at academic or professional risk, designing evidence-based remediation frameworks, and sustaining a culture of self-care and wellbeing among PA learners. The role operates in close collaboration with the Program Director, Director of Didactic Education, Director of Clinical Education, and the full faculty team.
Work hours: Mon-Fri; 8 AM-5 PM or as work and teaching requirements indicate. May be assigned to teach at various campus locations or through approved instructional modalities, as determined by the institution based on operational needs. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
80% Student Success, Remediation & Wellness Programming
Academic Remediation Planning and Implementation
- Serve as the program's central point of contact for all
academic performance concerns, including students identified as
at-risk through examination results, faculty referrals, course
failure, or self-referral.
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